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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.53, 1,413.28 and 326.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.53, 1,413.28 and 326.05 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.53 : 1,413.28 = 326.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.53/1,413.28 = 326.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.53x = 1,413.28 × 326.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.53x = 460,796.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,796.82/942.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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